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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.86, 1,196.66 and 552.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.86, 1,196.66 and 552.55 is: 762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.86 : 1,196.66 = 552.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.86/1,196.66 = 552.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.86x = 1,196.66 × 552.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.86x = 661,213.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,213.69/866.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.77

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